#Chapter 86: Nan’s jealousy

Lionel’s POV The voice on the other end of the phone was one I had not heard from in years. Irina Farkas. “Irina?” I ask soundlessly. “Lionel, please. You have to come help me.” Irina pleads. “Irina…I haven’t heard from you in a long time.” I stutter out uselessly. Feeling stumped at this reminder of her. “I know. I know.” I hear the tears in her voice. It triggers my protective instincts to hear the distress in her voice. “I’ll be there.” I announce firmly. “Thank you. Please hurry.” Irina cries out. She gives me the address after a few more reassurances. I hang up. My eyes staring into nothingness as memories of long past dance before my vision. “Lionel? What was that about?” Nan’s concerned voice breaks my distraction. I force a smile. “Someone I haven’t heard from in a very long time.” I spot Nan’s considering expression. The way she takes in the perplexation in my slumped shoulders and lax hands. My smile becomes more genuine. ‘That’s Nan,’ I r